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Rental Market Trends in Atlanta, GA

What is the average rent in Atlanta, GA?

$1,625/month

Average Rent

767 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,625 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Atlanta rent prices are 1% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Atlanta, you can expect to pay about $1,530 per month for a studio, $1,625 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,923 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,233 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,530/month
574 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,625/month
767 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,923/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,233/month
1,389 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,310/month
785 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,236/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,552/month
1,471 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,908/month
2,805 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,396/month
764 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,739/month
1,120 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,238/month
1,816 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,810/month
1,945 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,535/month
888 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,321/month
1,304 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,150/month
1,763 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,077/month
2,120 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Atlanta, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Cascade Heights, Campbellton Road and Circa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cascade Heights
$1,015/month
772 Sq Ft
Campbellton Road
$1,025/month
773 Sq Ft
Circa
$1,039/month
750 Sq Ft
Oakland City
$1,041/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Southwest Atlanta
$1,045/month
769 Sq Ft
Overton Hills
$1,076/month
729 Sq Ft
Woodcliff Condominiums
$1,076/month
729 Sq Ft
West Atlanta
$1,116/month
825 Sq Ft
Park Point
$1,119/month
756 Sq Ft
Dunnington
$1,119/month
756 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta?

Based on current rent prices, Grant Estates, North Hampton Hills and Ansley Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Grant Estates
$3,362/month
865 Sq Ft
North Hampton Hills
$2,939/month
704 Sq Ft
Ansley Park
$2,876/month
830 Sq Ft
12th & Midtown
$2,805/month
793 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,706/month
798 Sq Ft
Piedmont Park
$2,618/month
768 Sq Ft
Beltline
$2,609/month
816 Sq Ft
Oak Forest Hills
$2,537/month
836 Sq Ft
Ashford Forest
$2,537/month
836 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,459/month
771 Sq Ft

Which Atlanta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Atlanta with the most apartments available are Midtown Atlanta, West Midtown Atlanta and Buckhead .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown Atlanta
$2,246/month
766 Sq Ft
West Midtown Atlanta
$2,180/month
773 Sq Ft
Buckhead
$1,994/month
786 Sq Ft
North Atlanta
$1,805/month
785 Sq Ft
Eastside Atlanta
$1,994/month
786 Sq Ft
Downtown Atlanta
$1,890/month
761 Sq Ft
Upper West Side
$2,053/month
764 Sq Ft
Battery Park
$1,661/month
764 Sq Ft
Druid Hills
$2,090/month
773 Sq Ft
Central Midtown
$2,459/month
771 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Atlanta, GA?

Because the average rent in Atlanta is $1,625, you’ll want to make about $5,416 per month or $64,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Atlanta, GA is 3.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Atlanta is 13.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,530 - $2,233. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 1.0% more for utilities, and 1.7% more for transportation.

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Atlanta, GA

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Apartment Averages

Cascade Heights

Atlanta, GA

Grant Estates

Atlanta, GA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,147/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,274/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,457/month
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Atlanta, GA 30340

$1,030 - $3,210

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The Upton

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430 Englewood Ave SE,
Atlanta, GA 30315

$1,525 - $3,870

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Decatur, GA 30033

$1,499 - $1,919

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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